- The tour’s sixth target is Kuching.
- Key stakeholders are brought together by the program to promote the development of innovative material
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The Jelajah Malaysia Digital – JMD@Kuching, organized by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( MDEC ), the lead organization driving the country’s digital economy under the Ministry of Digital, was held at Tegas Digital Village, Sarawak. This initiative is a part of a global tour series spearheaded by Gobind Singh Deo, the minister of online, as a proper platform to enhance the nation’s online ecosystem through a targeted, state-specific approach based on each state’s ability and needs.
In May 2025, the visit had reached five locations, including Ipoh, Taiping, Alor Setar, Sandakan, and Kapit, making Kuching the seventh stop of the year. In line with Sarawak’s growing ability as a hub for local storytelling and Malaysia’s electronic cultural heritage, the JMD Kuching edition concentrates exclusively on the electronic innovative content sector, including animation, digital games, and creative technologies. The program works as a collaborative platform, facilitating collaboration between local businesses, government departments, and remote communities, to promote the creation and impact of original content.
During the celebration, Sarawak’s top-performing online innovative businesses were recognized, including:
- Betapuru Digital – Awarded the 2025 Digital Content Grant and renowned for producing hyper-realistic graphics and AR/VR information.
- A 2025 Digital Content Grant victim, Metadise is a creative technologies and online training company that is currently developing the multiverse task” Tech-Me To Sarawak.”
The global digital content creation market is projected to grow from US$ 27.99 billion ( RM131.55 billion ) in 2024 to US$ 57.04 billion ( RM268.09 billion ) by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 15.6 %. Sarawak and Malaysia are in great position to play a significant part in the regional and global online economy as a result of this trend.
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Malaysia currently has more than 180 original intellectual property ( IP ) in the fields of gaming and animation, and it is home to over 300 digital creative studios. The sector supported over 8, 200 jobs and generated RM5 billion in revenue in 2023 left, including RM1 billion in imports.
MDEC is hosting Kre8tif, which adds even more significance to JMD@Kuching! Developed in partnership with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation ( SDEC ) between April 14 and May 15, 2025. Local online content producers, including animation studios, game developers, and innovative technology innovators, are paired with regional and international industry experts for the program.
The success of this program demonstrates that the Klang Valley’s online content ecosystem is now a part of it. Sarawak is on the verge of dominating East Malaysia’s online creative content market thanks to its rich local tales, distinctive cultural identification, and rising generation of artistic talent. Through proper financing, skill development, and market access, MDEC continues to support this industry, making sure that Borneo’s creative output is accessible to both domestic and international audiences.
Dr. Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari, Sarawak’s premier, performed the release ceremony, along with Gobind Singh Deo, the modern minister. Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation, Tegas, and other key players from the regional online information ecosystem are strategic partners who support JMD@Kuching.